Category: VA

Challenge America and Guitars For Vets are partnering to build camaraderie and opportunities through guitar instruction and live events. The post Guitars for Vets, Challenge America Veteran Arts Community join forces appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: Mike Molina

the 33rd annual National Memorial Day Concert will air and stream on Sunday, May 29, 2022, honoring our men and women in uniform, Veterans, their families and all those who have given their lives for our country.  The post National Memorial Day Concert to feature Gold Star Families tribute appeared first on VAntage Point. Author:…

We all experience stress, which can lead to headaches and other negative outcomes. In this week’s #LiveWholeHealth, we use acupressure to manage it. The post Live Whole Health #123: Managing stress and headaches appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

SSG Alexander W. Conrad was killed in action in June 2018 at the age of 26 from injuries sustained from indirect enemy fire in Somalia. The post Phoenix clinic renamed to honor KIA Army Veteran appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

“When they called, I told them I already had my baby and they said I was still welcome to come. It’s nice to be thought of, so here I am.” The post Oklahoma City VA holds fourth annual baby shower appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

“Blessing of the Hands” during Nurses Week provides a symbol of renewing the health care professionals’ spirits. The post Gulf Coast VA concludes Nurses Week with “Blessing of the Hands” appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

VA employees attended the 2022 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition, or HIMSS22, held on March 15, 2022. The post HIMSS 2022: Veteran health care takes center stage at global health IT conference appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: Matthew Razak

A four-part series on Department of Veteran Affairs Emergency Preparedness Simulation efforts through SimLEARN. The post Training for the worst day: Emergency preparedness simulations appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Clinical psychologist Pearl McGee-Vincent discusses trauma with Dr. Debra Kaysen, research scientist at the National Center for PTSD. The post PTSD Bytes #9: What is trauma? appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Patrina Allen was an Olympic track contestant in 2000 and 2004. As a VA Intensive Care Unit nurse manager, she conquers different hurdles. The post ICU nurse applies track star career passion to Veteran care appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

Dr. Peter M. Rhee served for 24 years, working as a Navy surgeon. He is known for saving many lives at a 2011 shooting in Tucson. The post Peter M. Rhee: Navy Surgeon appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor

After evacuations, the Santa Fe Vet Center sent staff to support Veteran organizations after the largest forest fire in New Mexico history. The post Santa Fe Vet Center provides support after forest fire appeared first on VAntage Point. Author: VAntagePoint Contributor